Natalia Preston
Houston
Summary
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef / Management
TopGolf
2017 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Maintained scheduling for efficiency and according to sales production.
Trainer
Panera Bread
2016 - 2021
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Associate
Kroger
2015 - 2016
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
Education
Life Science
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01-2018
Dobie High School
Pasadena, TX01-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Detail-oriented
- Cost control
- Portion control
- Ordering and requisitions
- Vendor relationship management
- Equipment usage
- Workflow optimization
- Compliance
- Line inspections
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive and professional
- Food handler certification
Certification
Food handlers certification
Timeline
Sous Chef / Management
TopGolf
2017 - Current
Trainer
Panera Bread
2016 - 2021
Associate
Kroger
2015 - 2016
Life Science
San Jacinto College
Dobie High School
Similar Profiles
Kevin DoughertyKevin Dougherty
Hospitality Manager, Guest Servies, Bayhost at TopGolfHospitality Manager, Guest Servies, Bayhost at TopGolf
Cody BryanCody Bryan
Event Sales Admin at TopgolfEvent Sales Admin at Topgolf
Caleb ToliverCaleb Toliver
Bayhost/Event Ambassador at TopgolfBayhost/Event Ambassador at Topgolf
Andrew Byrd-CraigAndrew Byrd-Craig
Service Support / Guest Services at TopGolfService Support / Guest Services at TopGolf
Jennifer PickardJennifer Pickard
Purchasing and Operations Coordinator at Grace InstrumentPurchasing and Operations Coordinator at Grace Instrument